Black Locust
Black Locust Deck Tiles
Black locust wood is the gold standard for sustainability. Native to North America, the black locust tree is the fastest growing hardwood, reaching maturity as a lumber-producing tree in 20-40 years on average. Black locust boasts many qualities of ipe hardwood without the problems. Similar to ipe, black locust resists moisture and insects, is durable and has a very long life. But the similarities diverge when it comes to the environment. HDG Black Locust Deck Tiles do not contribute to tropical deforestation and the destruction of the environment.
Durable, Elegant, and Low-Maintenance
Black Locust Deck Tiles are made with the strongest and most rot-resistant wood indigenous to North America. It is 25% harder than white oak so it will hold up well in commercial applications with high pedestrian traffic. The color of Black Locust Deck Tiles ranges from golden to brown though they can be stained or painted. Black Locust Deck Tiles are low maintenance requiring only the application of manufacturer-recommended oil every 1 to 5 years, depending on the environment.
Did You Know?
Black Locust: A Champion of Land Reclamation
Black Locust trees are used in land reclamation projects. Demolished coal mines and industrial sites worldwide have been transformed from wasteland into productive sites.
Black Locust Deck Tiles for High-Traffic Spaces
Black Locust Characteristics:
- Black locust wood is heavy, strong, and durable
- Hardest tree in North America, 25% harder than white oak
- Strength – 10,180 Max Crushing Strength (MCS) and 1,700 Janka
- Its strength is due to high lignin content
- Fastest growing hardwood
- Reduces demand on tropical rainforests
- Native to North America
- Shrinks little upon drying
- Appearance is tight grained and offers excellent details
- Color is golden to brown
- Untreated, the wood will achieve a silvery patina color
- With annual oiling the color will maintain richness
- Naturally rot-, decay-, mildew-, and insect-resistant
- Resistant to fire (rated Class A by NFPA)
- Suitable for outdoor projects in all climates
- 3-5 times the life of most other decking materials
Black Locust Hardwood Decking Tiles
These pre-finished and pre-assembled deck tiles are constructed from black locust sustainable wood and 305 stainless steel screws. These load-bearing structural pavers offer a unique combination of benefits unmatched by other wood-pavers. They are water-resistant, rot-resistant, fire-resistant, extremely durable and stable, and require little maintenance. Projects that use black locust wood enjoy long life spans comparable to projects that use ipe hardwood.
Suitable for both small or large residential and high-traffic commercial applications, HDG Black Locust Structural Pavers offer exceptional flexibility in landscape design as they can be installed with Buzon adjustable height pedestals on elevated decks over:
- Waterproof membranes on sloped roofs
- Compacted sand or gravel
- Hard, level surfaces such as concrete
Black Locust Pavers Have Kerf Slots for Buzon BC-Fasteners
Learn More About Black Locust
If you have questions about Black Locust beyond what is shown here, please contact us.
Black Locust actually grows in all 50 states, we get much of ours from the Appalachian Mountains and Midwest.
Milling occurs in Alabama and then product is shipped out of Alabama and North Carolina.
HDG Black Locust Pavers are built both in Alabama and North Carolina.
Black Locus trees are self-propagating with underground shoots. Dense plantings of Black Locust are quickly and easily replenished, contributing to its long-term sustainability.
Black Locus trees are self-propagating with underground shoots. Dense plantings of Black Locust are quickly and easily replenished, contributing to its long-term sustainability.
When first installed, Black Locust will have a yellow to light brown appearance. It can be stained to enhance its natural color or darkened as desired. If untreated, the wood will achieve a silvery patina color.
Advantages of HDG Black Locust Deck Tiles:
- Light-weight (~5 lbs/sf)
- Approximately 21 pounds per 2 x 2 Deck Tile
- Class-A fire-rating
- Superior strength and impact resistance
- Resistant to attack by decay fungi and termites
- Wood components are oil treated on all sides
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Quick and easy install
- Lighter and easier to handle than concrete pavers
- Removable and reusable
- Source from sustainable forests in USA
- Manufactured in the USA
- Smooth and cool feel under foot
- Lighter natural color does not retain excess heat the way darker woods do (See Solar Reflective Index Primer)
Black Locust Deck Tiles Sizes and Finishes:
Nominal 2′ x 2′ (Actual Size 23-7/8” x 23-7/8″ x 1-5/8”)
Milled S4S/E6E for a smooth, refined finish.
HDG Black Locust
Deck Tile Bottom Slats
HDG Black Locust
Deck Tile Top Slats
Help and Resources
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